Decoy swing weights

Some years ago, I reached out to MAD decoys.... they sold E Allen decoys and FME paints, from PA. I liked the swing keels as it made the decoys fit in the bags better. I have since gone to flush keels and keel weights, and accept a little more weight, for less effort, and no noise! At the time, they were willing to sell off inventory and jigs but was more than I wanted to spend....IMG_1756.JPGIMG_1757.JPGIMG_1758.JPGIMG_1760.JPGIMG_1761.JPG325267_2953366999506_1353877840_o.jpg
 
John Ascherman said:
I"m going to ask a stupid question. I had to look up swing weights. I have never seen them. What's the advantage or disadvantage?
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John, there are a couple features to swing weights... first they fold so that the decoys can stack, or sit flat when the tide runs out. Secondly, they allow the use of less overall weight since the weight is lower and moves the center of gravity. Used them on a few E Allen decoys, but decided that there was a simplier way for me. I found that the decoy line too easily caught on the swing weights, and decided I would accept a little heavier decoy to have it more compact.

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Dave Diefenderfer said:
John, there are a couple features to swing weights... first they fold so that the decoys can stack, or sit flat when the tide runs out. Secondly, they allow the use of less overall weight since the weight is lower and moves the center of gravity. Used them on a few E Allen decoys, but decided that there was a simplier way for me. I found that the decoy line too easily caught on the swing weights, and decided I would accept a little heavier decoy to have it more compact.

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I guess that makes sense now. We don't have tide problems here in Indiana. The Ohio river keeps a steady level. Thanks
 
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